Google Pixel 7a vs Redmi Note 7

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Redmi Note 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660; estimated prices are $180 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 16/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 7a has the bigger battery (4385 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 347,995); the Google Pixel 7a has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 7 doesn't.

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Redmi Note 7
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 12
Design 67
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 347995
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1115
  • Bigger battery: 4385 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (22/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi Note 7 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 193g
  • Cheaper: $170 vs $180

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Redmi Note 7, the Google Pixel 7a scores 22 points higher (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (67/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 7 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 7: The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Redmi Note 7
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
AnTuTu 1194673 347995
Geekbench Single 1459 360
Geekbench Multi 3451 1115
Display 6.1" OLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 159.2×75.2×8.1 mm
Weight 193 g 186 g
Price $180 $170
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Redmi Note 7
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Note 7
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Redmi Note 7
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Redmi Note 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
16/100 -243.3%
347995 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Redmi Note 7 by 243.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Redmi Note 7
$170

Price difference: $10. Redmi Note 7 is cheaper by $10.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 (67/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (22/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 7 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 7 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi Note 7?

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 7 by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Redmi Note 7?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 7 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi Note 7?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi Note 7?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Redmi Note 7?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.